Regional calendar of events: Aug. 4-18

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Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

Send your event information by email to scalendar@wickedlocal.com. Listings information must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event. Please include the time, date, location, street address and town of the event. If possible, provide a contact phone number and website.

Friday, Aug. 4

Aviation Discovery Event: Aug. 4-5, Mansfield Municipal Airport. For high school students in grades 9-12. Free event presented by AeroVenture Flight Center and David Clark Company. Guest speakers from the David Clark Company will show students the space and flight suits manufactured by the company. Other aviation, airline, and military aerospace professionals will introduce students to the art and science of flight through a wide range of hands-on STEM learning opportunities. Registration is required, and attendance on both days is mandatory. For information: www.AeroVentureInstitute.org/explore.

Krazy Days family festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 4-5, Center and Main streets, Middleborough. Presented by Middleborough on the Move, the festival features vendor booths showcasing arts, crafts, and food. Cultural events include hourly live entertainment by local talent. Enjoy creative, interactive and educational children’s activities. For information: www.facebook.com/krazydays, www.middleboroughonthemove.org/krazy-days.

Pretty as a Princess: 3 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. Beautiful princesses will visit the library and bring to life your favorite storybook princesses. For ages 3 and up. Register on the online calendar at www.mansfieldlibraryma.com.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. performances: Stetson Hall, 6 South Main St., Randolph. South Shore Theatre Works presents a Junior Workshop Production of the musical. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 6. More than 70 youth actors from the South Shore area. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 seniors/students. For information: tickets@southshoretheatreworks.com, www.southshoretheatreworks.com/tickets.html.

"Smokey Joe’s Café - The Songs of Leiber and Stoller": July 27- Aug. 6, MMAS Black Box Theatre, 377 North Main St., Mansfield. Musical play directed and choreographed by Dori Bryan Ployer with music direction by Nick Foster. Shows at 8 p.m. July 27-29 and Aug. 3-5; and at 2 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 6. Tickets $25-$29. For information: 508-339-2822, mmas.org.

Saturday, Aug. 5

Original Easton Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., S-Curve on Depot Street near Shaw’s, Easton. Saturdays through Oct. 28. Lots of summer vegetables and berries, breads and other baked goods. For a full list of vendors and items for sale, check out the Original Easton Farmers Market on the town’s website.

Krazy Days family festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Aug. 4-5, Center and Main streets, Middleborough. Presented by Middleborough on the Move, the festival features vendor booths showcasing arts, crafts, and food. Cultural events include hourly live entertainment by local talent. Enjoy creative, interactive and educational children’s activities. For information: www.facebook.com/krazydays, www.middleboroughonthemove.org/krazy-days.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. performances: Stetson Hall, 6 South Main St., Randolph. South Shore Theatre Works presents a Junior Workshop Production of the musical. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 6. More than 70 youth actors from the South Shore area. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 seniors/students. For information: tickets@southshoretheatreworks.com, www.southshoretheatreworks.com/tickets.html.

"Smokey Joe’s Café - The Songs of Leiber and Stoller": July 27- Aug. 6, MMAS Black Box Theatre, 377 North Main St., Mansfield. Musical play directed and choreographed by Dori Bryan Ployer with music direction by Nick Foster. Shows at 8 p.m. July 27-29 and Aug. 3-5; and at 2 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 6. Tickets $25-$29. For information: 508-339-2822, mmas.org.

Sunday, Aug. 6

Wedding open house: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Easton Country Club, 265 Purchase St, South Easton. Free admission. Function room, outdoor patio and gazebo will be staged for a mock wedding, and Starlight Photography will do a photo shoot on the grounds. Appetizers, champagne, music and surprise raffle drawings. A number of vendors will be participating. For information: 508-238-2500, eastoncountryclub.com.

Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. performances: Stetson Hall, 6 South Main St., Randolph. South Shore Theatre Works presents a Junior Workshop Production of the musical. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 4, at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 and at 2 p.m. Aug. 6. More than 70 youth actors from the South Shore area. Tickets are $15 general admission and $12 seniors/students. For information: tickets@southshoretheatreworks.com, www.southshoretheatreworks.com/tickets.html.

"Smokey Joe’s Café - The Songs of Leiber and Stoller": July 27- Aug. 6, MMAS Black Box Theatre, 377 North Main St., Mansfield. Musical play directed and choreographed by Dori Bryan Ployer with music direction by Nick Foster. Shows at 8 p.m. July 27-29 and Aug. 3-5; and at 2 p.m. July 30 and Aug. 6. Tickets $25-$29. For information: 508-339-2822, mmas.org.

Vic and Sticks: 6-7 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. Vic and Sticks is a husband and wife team bringing songs from the comic side of life. With Vicki on vocals, harmonica, and kazoo and Rick on antique washboard and suitcase percussion, their unique songs are performed with a vintage recycled rhythm beat. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Elephant Sanctuary talk: 6:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. Liisa Budge-Johnson will present a program on the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. She will discuss the differences between Asian and African elephants, the plight of wild elephants and those in captivity, the sanctuary itself and the elephants that live there. Free program. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Please register. For information: 508-261-7380, www.mansfieldlibraryma.com.

Paint night: 7-9 p.m., Congregational Church, 17 West St., Mansfield. Step-by-step directions from an art instructor on how to paint a Honduras Sun & Trees. Canvas, paints, and all other necessary materials are included with the $25 fee. No skills are required and all are welcome. For information: 781-316-4174, drubanese@comcast.net.

Wrap, scarf and sarong workshop: 6:30 p.m., Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St., Bridgewater. Rhonda Fazio from Dyer Maker Studio will demonstrate the art of wrapping a scarf to suit your personal style. Take a scarf, wrap or sarong with you to get suggestions. For information: 508-697-3331, www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org.

Beer and cheese tasting: 6-8 p.m., Shovel Town Brewery, 50 Oliver St, Rear, Easton. Learn the proper way to taste beer and enjoy a flight of four different varieties paired with Massachusetts cheeses. Walk through of production area for those interested. $15 SEMAP members, $20 general public. Register online at semaponline.org/beerandcheese.

V-J Day talk: 10:30 a.m., Norton Public Library, 68 East Main St, Norton. Dr. Gary Hylander, Ph.D, will speak about the days leading up to and following the official end of World War II. Hylander is a scholar and professor who has taught at Stonehill College and Framingham State University. Program and refreshments sponsored by the Friends of the Norton Public Library. For information: 508-285-0265, www.nortonlibrary.org.

Swim team info night: 6 p.m., Old Colony YMCA, 61 E. Grove St., Middleborough. The OCY Swim team welcomes all interested swimmers between the ages of 6 and 18. For information: sseidner@oldcolonyymca.org.

Thursday Night at the Movies: 6-8 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. This month’s movie is rated PG-13 and stars Kristoffer Polaha and David DeSanctis. Contact the library for this movie’s title or stop by and check out the flyer. Free and open to all ages. No registration required. For information: 508-261-7380, www. mansfieldlibraryma.com.

Puppeteer performance: 6-7 p.m., Soule Homestead, 46 Soule St., Middleborough. Terrence Burke of Wump Mucket Puppets of Ohio will perform in a show appropriate for ages 3-10. Event will be followed by a honey tasting from honey grown at Soule, and a bee craft to take home. $5 per person, $20 maximum per family. Kids under 3 admitted free. Buy tickets at www.soulehomestead.com/upcoming-events/bee-happy-puppet-show. For information: 508-947-6744.

AFL Movie Night: 6-8 p.m., Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. Free viewing of “The Zookeeper’s Wife,” telling the story of Antonina and Jan Zabinski, who helped save hundreds of people and animals during the German invasion. Rated PG-13. For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

The Art of Music: 7-8:30 p.m., Mansfield North Common, intersection of Chauncy and North Main streets. Mansfield. Free concert series presented by MMAS Black Box Theater. Tonight featuring Circadian Clock, a high energy hard rock band with classical chops For information: 508-339-2822, www.mmas.org.

Film entries: deadline is Aug. 15 for entries for Easton Community Access Television’s 100-Second International Film Festival. Entries may include, but are not limited to, documentaries, shorts, animation, experimental or music. Must not exceed 100 seconds. For details contact Jason Daniels at ECAT. For information: 508 230-7200, eastoncat.org/100seconds.

Rocket launch: 6:30 p.m., Oliver Ames High School, 100 Lothrop St., North Easton. Launch a rocket with Pack 193 on the ball field and learn all about Cub Scouts. Some rockets will be available to launch. If you are interested in purchasing one to build yourself, contact info@eastoncubscouts.org. For information: 508-565-8566, www.eastoncubscouts.org.

"Taming of the Shrew": 7 p.m., Peter Oliver House, 443 Plymouth St., Middleborough. Shakespeare's play, abridged, with music and dances, will be performed by Nemasket River Productions. Shows are Aug. 11-13 and 18-20, outdoors. Take a chair or blanket. Tickets are $15, in advance or at the door. For information: 866-244-0448; www.nemasketriverproductions.com.

Saturday, Aug. 12

Onset Cape Verdean Festival: all day, Onset Beach, 182 Onset Ave., Wareham. The free event features Cape Verdean artists, Cape Verdean music and many traditional foods, with 20 food vendors and over 80 regular vendors. Parking in three areas along Onset Avenue is $10 with a free shuttle that takes people to the event area. Families take blankets and chairs to spread on the grassy bluff overlooking Onset Bay.

MMAS Farmers' Market: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 888 South Main St., Mansfield. Across from the XFinity Center and right off I-495. Fifteen vendors offering an array of goods, plus live music while you shop. Vendors will offer produce, coffee, seafood, meat, fruit, beer, wine, honey, baked goods, candy and some more surprises every other Saturday through the summer. For information: http://mmas.org/farmers-market.

Original Easton Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., S-Curve on Depot Street near Shaw’s, Easton. Saturdays through Oct. 28. Lots of summer vegetables and berries, breads and other baked goods. For a full list of vendors and items for sale, check out the Original Easton Farmers Market on the town’s website.

Jamie Fund 5K race or walk: 10 a.m., Mansfield High School, 250 East St., Mansfield. Free kids fun run at 9:30 a.m. as well as a bouncy house. The 5K is $20 preregistration, $25 day of the race. For information: www.thejamiefund.org.

Night at the Brewseum: 4-7 p.m., Children’s Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Adult-only craft beer fundraiser. Tastings of local and regional craft beers and ciders, tastings from local restaurants, live music all evening from Boston’s own Wolfpack Band, and a home brewing competition with prizes. Tickets $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Attendees must be 21 and older. For information: 508-230-3789, www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Summer Sing Along: 6-9 p.m., Natural Resources Trust sheep pasture, 307 Main St., North Easton. Meet at the picnic area in front of the Carriage House for an old-fashioned campfire sing along. Rain date Aug. 13. Benches and picnic tables will be available, or participants can take chairs or blankets if desired. Marshmallows will be available for roasting while supplies last. No preregistration is required. A voluntary donation of $10/family towards materials is requested the night of the event.

"Taming of the Shrew": 7 p.m., Peter Oliver House, 443 Plymouth St., Middleborough. Shakespeare's play, abridged, with music and dances, will be performed by Nemasket River Productions. Shows are Aug. 11-13 and 18-20, outdoors. Take a chair or blanket. Tickets are $15, in advance or at the door. For information: 866-244-0448; www.nemasketriverproductions.com.

Sunday, Aug. 13

First Peoples Before Myles Standish: 1 p.m., Borderland State Park, Visitor Center, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. DCR Interpreter Dan Byrnes from Myles Standish State Forest will present a program exploring the lives, culture and practices of local Wampanoag people prior to and immediately after European contact. For older children and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For information: 508-238-6566, www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/programs-and-events/events.

"Taming of the Shrew": 7 p.m., Peter Oliver House, 443 Plymouth St., Middleborough. Shakespeare's play, abridged, with music and dances, will be performed by Nemasket River Productions. Shows are Aug. 11-13 and 18-20, outdoors. Take a chair or blanket. Tickets are $15, in advance or at the door. For information: 866-244-0448; www.nemasketriverproductions.com.

Monday, Aug. 14

Borderland Photo Scavenger Hunt: Aug. 14-20, Borderland State Park, Visitor Center, 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton. Stop by the Visitor Center any time during the week to pick up your entry. Search the park for the items seen in the pictures and take a selfie there. Show your pictures Ranger Darren or email them to borderland.park@state.ma.us. Each correct picture gains you an entry into a drawing held at the conclusion of the week. For information: 508-238-6566.

Shalom Book Group meeting: 6:30 p.m., Turner Free Library, 2 North Main St., Randolph. Discussion of "As Close to Us As Breathing," by Elizabeth Polliner, a multigenerational saga about a tragic summer told from the point of view of a pre-adolescent girl. Copies of the book are available at the library. For information: 781-961-0932, visit www.turnerfreelibrary.org.

SShAGLY meeting: 7 p.m., First Parish Church, 842 Tremont St., Duxbury. South Shore Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Youth is a meeting and support group exclusively for youth ages 14-22. For more information email sshagly@gmail.com, go to bagly.org or Facebook at SSHAGLY South Shore.

Show auditions: 7-10 p.m., Norton Media Center, 184 West Main St., Norton. Auditions for Norton Singers’ fall Disney revue fundraiser, "A Tribute to Disney: Magical Journeys through Music and Memories." No age limits. Adults, children and families are encouraged to audition. Take sheet music and prepare 16 bars each of a ballad and an up-tempo song. For an appointment, email Sharon Silberman at spoohs@aol.com with your name, telephone number and preferred date and time. Include "Disney auditions" in your email subject line. For information: www.nortonsingers.com.

Tuesday, Aug. 15

TFL Friends Book Group meeting: 6:30 p.m., Turner Free Library, 2 North Main St., Randolph. Discussion of "In the Heart of the Sea," by Nathaniel Philbrick," which recounts the true events that inspired "Moby Dick." All are welcome. Copies of the book are at the library. For information: 781-961-0932, www.turnerfreelibrary.org.

Wednesday, Aug. 16

Teen Writing Workshop: 3:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. Teens in grades 6 to 12 are welcome. Special guest YA author Lori Goldstein will host this workshop focusing on world building. As a group, participants will come up with a story premise and create the world for that story, Please register. For information: 508-261-7380, arosa@sailsinc.org.

Vision Board Workshop: 6:30 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope St., Mansfield. Life coach Susan De Lorenzo will lead an evening of vision board creation. Materials will be supplied but feel free to take magazines that can be cut up and pasted onto poster board. Free and open to all ages. Please register. For information: 508-261-7380, arosa@sailsinc.org.

Friday, Aug. 18

Teen Movie at the Library: 3-5 p.m., Mansfield Public Library, 255 Hope Street, Mansfield. For students in grades 6-12. Movie choices have been posted on Facebook, Instagram, and at the library in the teen area. Cast your vote at any of these locations. Admission is free and snacks will be provided. For information: 508-261-7380, arosa@sailsinc.org.

Seeds of Hope fundraiser: 6-10 p.m., Attleboro Farms, 491 Hickory Road, North Attleboro. Community businesses will host a locally sourced dinner to help raise funds for the On Common Ground Mentor Center. Dinner menu includes appetizers, salad bar, three-course chicken meal, artisan breads and fruit crisp. A cash bar will also be available. Tickets are $50 per person. RSVP by Aug. 15. For information: 508-226-0801, oncommonground.org.

"Taming of the Shrew": 7 p.m., Peter Oliver House, 443 Plymouth St., Middleborough. Shakespeare's play, abridged, with music and dances, will be performed by Nemasket River Productions. Shows are Aug. 11-13 and 18-20, outdoors. Take a chair or blanket. Tickets are $15, in advance or at the door. For information: 866-244-0448; www.nemasketriverproductions.com.

ONGOING

(postponed) Summer Acting Workshop: 6-8 p.m., Buzzards Play Productions, 3065 Cranberry Highway, East Wareham. Free class every Monday facilitated by New York trained directors, Ann and Santiago Gonzalez. Open to all 18 years old and up. For information, email: gonzalezonset@comcast.net and check out www.Facebook.com/3065Live. NOTE: For lack of space the Buzzards Play Productions/3065 Live Acting Workshop is postponing its workshop and theatre productions effective 7/26/17 until further notice. The group is looking for a space to run its Workshop and Workshop productions. For further information email Ann at gonzalezonset@comcast.net.

Book sale: The Friends of the Turner Free Library’s ongoing book sale offers gently-used books for all ages at bargain prices. Hardcovers sell for just $2, small paperbacks for 75 cents and larger-size paperbacks for $1.50. There are also children’s books, movie and television DVDs, audiobooks on CD and tape, music CDs and quality coffee-table books. The book sale section is inside the Turner Free Library, 2 North Main St., Randolph. Proceeds support Friends’ programs, such as museum passes, technology and library activities.

Friends of the Library book sale room: Queset House, 51 Main St., North Easton. Huge collection of gently used books of all types. All hardcover books have the bargain price of $1; paperbacks are 50 cents. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The Friends will accept donations of good quality books on the first and third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Please no outdated nonfiction, text books, or magazines.) For information: 508-238-2000, www.amesfreelibrary.org.

Used book store: Bridgewater Public Library, 15 South St., Bridgewater. Open to all patrons during open library hours. Located on the bottom floor. Books are constantly rotating, coming and going. The books are in random order on the shelves. Books are $1 each and magazines are free. The used book store is stocked with books donated by the community. For information: 508-697-3331, www.bridgewaterpubliclibrary.org.

Chorus rehearsals: NoteAble Blend, a women’s acappella chorus, holds open rehearsal at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 701 Foundry St., Easton. All women who love to sing are welcome. For information: 781-536-4199.

Braintree Choral Society open rehearsals: Braintree High School music room, 128 Town St., Braintree. New singers are welcome through January as preparations begin for the spring program to be performed. BCS is a non-audition chorus open to anyone with a passion for learning and singing quality choral music. Tenors and basses especially needed. For information: www.braintreesings.org.

Youth Queer Straight Alliance: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, North Congregational Church, 38 Plymouth St., North Middleborough. Led by a small band of adult leaders, the youth alliance offers LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and queer/questioning) youth age 12 to 18 a place to just be themselves. Open to all students. A parents’ group meets at the same time in a separate space in the building. For information: info@yqsa.org, 508-947-0732, northcongregationalchurch.com.

Beginner adult tap dance instructions: Gilmore Hall, 964 Broadway, Route 138, Raynham. Men are encouraged to join. Adult-only class. It is an aerobic workout that challenges your brain as much as your energy level. Adaptations for those that have knee problems or are less mobile will be made during class. For information: 508-823-4811, www.lestyndancestudio.com.

Football jersey exhibit: The Hall at Patriot Place, Foxborough. The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon opened a new exhibit Jan. 6 featuring iconic professional football jerseys worn throughout the game’s history. “The Fabric of Football” exhibit opened with game-worn jerseys from 41 NFL quarterbacks on display inside the museum’s Grand Hall. In all, 16 Pro Football Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks will be represented in the first phase of this exhibit, which will eventually highlight iconic NFL players from different positions. For information: 508-698-4800, www.thehallatpatriotplace.com.

Whaling photos exhibit: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. “Early 20th Century Norwegian Whaling in Co. Mayo, Ireland” is an exhibit of 30 glass plate photographs, providing a window to the past, when whaling based in Co. Mayo generated products for export, mostly to Scandinavian countries. It will be on display through September 2017. For information: 508-997-0046, www.whalingmuseum.org.

“Famine, Friends and Fenians” exhibit: New Bedford Whaling Museum, 18 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford. The exhibit explores New Bedford’s curious role in Irish history and will be on display through October 2017. For information: 508-997-0046, www.whalingmuseum.org.

Exploring Music: 10-10:45 a.m., Wednesdays, Children’s Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Get involved by singing songs, dramatic interpretation and rhythm making. Through these activities you will be able to learn about all types of music from soft to upbeat. This class does not require registration and is free with paid admission to the museum. For information: 508-230-3789, www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.

STEM for Beginners: 10-11 a.m., Thursdays, Children’s Museum, 9 Sullivan Ave., North Easton. Preschool-aged children are invited to strap on their thinking caps and dive into the world of science through engaging, hands-on activities. After attending the program, be sure to stick around to test out the magnet wall and ball ramps in the Museum’s new STEM lab. For information: 508-230-3789, www.childrensmuseumineaston.org.

Prayer Shawl Team: 1:30 p.m., every other Thursday, First Congregational Church, 29 North Main St., Sharon. Share a cup of tea and knit shawls that will go out to the community to comfort people. Yarn and needles provided. Knitting and crocheting patterns are available. For information: 781-784-2631, fccofsharon.org.

Toastmasters International Club: 7-9 p.m., First Congregational Church of Sharon, 29 North Main St., Sharon. Club being formed. Meetings to be held, starting Sept. 12, the second and fourth Monday of the month, hosted by Phil Harris. All are welcome. For information: 781-784-2631, fccofsharon.org.

Chorale rehearsals: Stonehill College, 320 Washington St., North Easton. Individuals who are interested in joining the Collegiate Chorale are welcome to sign up by scheduling a voice placement with Professor Krishan Oberoi. This can be done by filling out a simple online form at www.krishanoberoi.com/collegiatechorale, or by calling Professor Oberoi directly at 619-309-7762. Not necessary to be a Stonehill student to join the chorale. Rehearsals are 6:30-9 p.m. Mondays (began Sept. 12).

Blended bingo: 6:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays, Temple Beth Am, 871 N. Main St., Randolph. Hosted by Temple Beth Am and Temple Beth Emunah. Every game is $100 or more guaranteed. Admission starts at $10. Hot and cold food is available for sale. Plenty of parking and handicap accessible. For information: 781-963-0440; randolph.uscjhost.net.

Bingo: 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Ahavath Torah Congregation in Stoughton, at 1179 Central St., Stoughton. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., concessions will be available and games start at 6:30 p.m. There are door prizes, big money prizes, progressive jackpot, 50/50 and winner-take-all games, lottery tabs, and free cake, coffee and tea. For those wanting a snack or sandwich, ATC Café offers refreshments for sale. Free dinner once a month. Parking is free in a large, well-lit parking lot. Please note that no outside food or beverages will be allowed. For more information call the office at 781-344-8733 or contact the synagogue via email at office@atorah.org, visit the website at www.atorah.org.

The Massapoag Yacht Club, Sharon’s sailing club, invites new members to join. For 67 years, families from over 10 surrounding towns have come together to encourage the sport of sailing. Members enjoy its beautiful location and enthusiastic spirit. It is a landmark for racing but it also offers club boats and sailing classes to get members of all ages sailing. The all-volunteer structure keeps membership fees low. To find out more about MYC, visit the club’s website at www.sailmyc.org or send a note to membership chairman, Wally Lueders, at wmlueders@gmail.com.

South Shore Musicians Hang: 8-11 p.m. Tuesdays, Blackthorne Publick House, 402 Turnpike St., Easton. Jonny Bass hosts a musicians hangout with a house band and special guests weekly. Musicians can stop by with their instruments to network, jam and exchange musical ideas. For information: 508-297-2236.

Brockton Arts Poetry Series: noon-4:30 p.m. third Saturdays, Fuller Craft Museum, 455 Oak Street, Brockton. Participate in the workshop, read your work during the open mic or listen to one of the featured poets. Free poetry workshop, members and children younger than age 12; $5 students/seniors; $8, adults. For information: 508-588-6000.

Hockomock Digital Photographers: 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays. East Bridgewater Public Library, 32 Union St., East Bridgewater. Hockomock Digital Photographers is a group of about 50 photo-enthusiasts whose expertise ranges from beginner to professional. The group meets regularly to talk about ways to improve photography. For information: Hockomockdigital.com; 508-378-1616.

The Celtic-Americana Session hosted by the Boston Boatmen moved to its temporary winter quarters at Bar 88, 88 Wales St., Taunton. Sessions run every Wednesday from 6 to 8:30 p.m. All are invited to join in song and/or take along a musical instrument and play with the Boatmen. The sessions are family-friendly, and Bar 88 offers full food and beverage service. The Boston Boatmen members are Rick Olsen, guitar and banjo; “Ragtime” Jack Radcliffe, fiddle and guitar; and Eddie Dillon, guitar. All three vocalize, often in three-part harmony. For information: 508-292-5632, ragtimejack@gmail.com.

TreeTop Adventures: Irish Cultural Centre grounds, 200 New Boston Drive, Canton, an aerial forest ropes park with zip lines and challenge bridges. Open holidays and weekends from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and mid-week for groups of 12 or more. Closed during the winter. For group reservations and other information, TreeTop Adventures may be reached directly by email at: Info@tree-topadventures.com. For information: 781-708-3290, www.TreeTopCanton.com.

The Marketplace at Simpson Spring Saturday Event: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Simpson Spring, 719 Washington St., Easton. The marketplace will feature music and tours of the historic museum. The market is open six days a week, featuring a wide variety of locally sourced products including meats, cheeses, pastas, butters, coffee, and other groceries, plus health, beauty and household products. The Marketplace also hosts a special Saturday event every week, with even more local vendors, a coffee bar, entertainment, including music, local authors, educational seminars and lecturers.